Doll Terms Explained

New to collecting or a seasoned doll enthusiast, this guide will help you decode the language of doll collectors.

From abbreviations used in sales posts to the mechanics of doll features, you’ll get clear, simple explanations to make shopping, trading, and customizing easier.

Use the table of contents to jump to the section you need, or scroll through for a complete guide.

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Collector Terms

Dolpa – Short for Doll Party. An event hosted by VOLKS to introduce new dolls and other products.

FA (For Adoption) – Collector term meaning the doll is being sold or re-homed.

Face-up – The doll’s makeup: eyebrows, eyelashes, cheeks, and lips. A face-up can be factory-made or customized.

Feeler – A doll the owner is thinking about selling but isn’t ready to part with yet. A way to gauge interest from other collectors.

Grail Doll – A collector’s “must-have” doll. The one you dream of owning above all others.

MIB (Mint In Box) – The doll is in its original box and in perfect condition.

MISB (Mint In Sealed Box) – The doll is brand new and the box has never been opened or tampered with.

NIB (New In Box) – Another way to say the doll is new and still in the box.

NRFB (Never Removed From Box) – The doll has never been taken out of its packaging.

OOAK (One Of A Kind) – A customized doll that is truly unique. There’s only one like it in the world.

Rechipped – Swapping out the doll’s eyes (eye chips) for new ones, either for customization or repair.

Rewigged – Replacing the doll’s wig with a new one.

Stock – The items that originally come with the doll, including clothing, accessories, and sometimes the wig.

WTB (Want To Buy) – A collector is looking to purchase a specific doll or accessory.

WTT (Want To Trade) – A collector wants to trade a doll or accessory for another item.

Companies & Brands

Takara Tomy: The Japanese toy company that produced Neo Blythe dolls from 2001–2021.

Doll Clothing & Accessories

Stock Outfit: The complete outfit and accessories a doll comes wearing straight from the manufacturer.

Doll Features & Mechanisms

Articulated Joints – Joints that allow the doll to bend or pose.

Eyechips – The doll’s eyes. They can be swapped or customized and come in materials like acrylic or glass.

Eye Mechanism – Internal system controlling eye movement or color changes.

Pull Ring: The cord with a ring on the back of a Blythe doll’s head that changes her eye color when pulled.

Pull-ring Malfunction – When the eye mechanism stops working properly.

Pupil Setting – The position or color the eyes are fixed in after adjusting the mechanism.

Rebody / Custom Body – Swapping the doll’s head onto a different body for poseability or customization.

Rooted Hair – Hair sewn or glued into the doll’s head.

Stock Wig – Original wig included with the doll.

Doll Types & Sizes

A wonderful step to building a fabulous collection is knowing the sizes of the dolls.

It helps you pick compatible clothes, accessories, and display options.

Here’s a quick guide to the dolls featured on The Dolly Insider:

Azone International

Azone dolls range from 1/12 scale up to 1/3 scale, covering a wide variety of sizes for collectors.

• 1/12 Scale Dolls (about 10–12 cm, 4–5″) – Known as Picco Neemo, these tiny dolls are highly poseable and often come with detailed outfits
• 1/6 Scale Dolls – Includes many Pure Neemo lines. These dolls are popular for their poseability and fashion-focused designs.
• 1/3 Scale Dolls (AZO2, 50cm) – Taller dolls with more detailed bodies, including various bust sizes (depending on the line).

Different doll lines come with different proportions and sizes, so it’s important to check compatibility if you’re mixing clothing or accessories.

Blythe (by Hasbro, Takara Tomy, Good Smile Company)

• Neo Blythe: about 28cm. This is the standard size most collectors think of for Blythe dolls.
• Middie Blythe: 20 cm. Smaller than Neo Blythe, with a different eye mechanism (head tilts, but eyes don’t change direction and her knees do not bend).
• Petite Blythe: 11 cm. The smallest size with limited articulation.

Good Smile Company: Harmonia & Nendoroid Dolls

Good Smile Company (GSC), known for their Nendoroid figures, also produces several lines of articulated dolls with a focus on delicate aesthetics and customization.

Harmonia Series (All about 20cm in height)

• Harmonia bloom: Inspired by the beauty of nature, traditional culture, and timeless stories.
• Harmonia humming: Reflects the fashionable kawaii culture of today, with a special focus on character dolls.
• Near Harmonia: Serves as an entry point into the world of dolls. An adorable dress-up doll that’s affordable and customizable, making it easy for new collectors to begin their journey.
• Nendoroid Doll: about 10 cm in height. Combines the chibi proportions of Nendoroid figures with articulated doll bodies. Features faceplates, hands, and outfits.

Groove Inc.: Pullip Family of Dolls

Groove Inc. produces the Pullip family of dolls, known for their oversized heads, expressive eyes, and fashion-forward styles. The line includes several characters, each with a distinct look and size.

• Pullip – about 32cm. Stylish and poseable.
• Taeyang – about 35cm. Pullip’s boyfriend, often released in matching themes.
• Dal – about 26.3cm. Taeyang’s little sister, with a pouty expression.
• Byul – about 26.3cm. Dal’s best friend, featuring wide eyes and a curious look.
• Isul – about 30cm. Pullip’s younger brother.
• Yeolume – about 26cm. Pullip’s future daughter.

PetWORKs

PetWORKs dolls range from 22 cm to 29 cm, covering a variety of scales for collectors:

• Eight & Nine (PetWORKs Boys): Eight: 28 cm, 11″; Nine: 29 cm, 11.4″
• Momoko: 27 cm, 10.6″
• Ruruko (Girl): 20 cm, 8″; sometimes on a 22 cm, 9″ body
• Ruruko (Boy): 23 cm, 9″

Sekiguchi Momoko

Sekiguchi Momoko dolls range from 25 cm to 27 cm, similar to PetWORKs Momoko:

• Momoko: 27 cm, 10.6″
• Teen Momoko: 25 cm, 9.8″

Volks: Dollfie Dream

Volks’ Dollfie Dream line is a series of highly articulated, soft vinyl dolls popular with anime fans and collectors who enjoy posing and customization. Size range from 36.5cm to 57cm

There are 6 body sizes, each with its own look and feel:

• Chimikko Dollfie Dream (Chimikko DD): about 36.5cm. Cute and youthful, this is the smallest DD body.
• Mini Dollfie Dream (MDD) & MDD Mochi-Ashi: about 43.5cm and 43cm. Small, adorable proportions. The Mochi-Ashi version has rounder thighs and shorter shins.
• Dollfie Dream Pretty (DDP): about 50cm. Designed to be “lovely.”
• Dollfie Dream Sister (DDS): about 54.5cm. Slightly smaller proportions, designed as a “little sister” size.
• Dollfie Dream (DD): about 57cm. The standard DD size.
• Dollfie Dream Dynamite (DDdy): about 56.6cm. Features a curvier, shapely body.

Azone Doll Body Sizes

1/3 Scale

• AZO2
  • Bust Size: C, G, I
• 50cm
  • Bust Size: S, M, L
• 48cm
  • Bust Size: S, M, L
• 45cm
  • Body Type: AZT8-45
  • Bust Size: S

1/6 Pureneemo 2 Feel Body

Aims for a lovely feminine form using the structure of the Pureneemo 2 Emotion body. The skin is made from special material that makes feel moist and smooth like real skin

• Girl – S
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Body Type: Silky Skin
  • Item Code: PFL061
• Girl – M
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Body Type: Silky Skin
  • Item Code: PFL062

1/6 Pureneemo 2 Emotion

 Thinner the the Pureneemo Flection bodies with an increase range of motion

• Girl – S
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Item Code: PFL043, PFL044, PFL054
• Girl – M
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Item Code: PFL060

1/6 Pureneemo Flection & Pureneemo Flection Fully Movable Type

Pureneemo Flection = 20 movable parts are provided on the elbows, groin, knees, ankles, etc.

Pureneemo Flection Fully Moveable Type = has a movable axis added to the shoulder and hip joints

• Girl – XS
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection
  • Item Code: PFL051, PFL008, PFL007
• Girl – S
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection & Pureneemo Flection Fully Moveable
  • Item Code: PFL049, PFL020, PFL016, PFL015, PFL003, PFL002, PFL001
• Girl – S/LL Bust
  • Skin Tones: Flesh
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection Fully Movable
  • Item Code: PFL027
• Girl – M
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection & Pureneemo Flection Fully Moveable
  • Item Code: PFL050, PFL018, PFL005, PFL004
• Girl – M/LL Bust Skin Tones: Flesh
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection Fully Movable
  • Item Code: PFL013, PFL014
• Girl – L
  • Skin Tones: Flesh/Nature and White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection Fully Movable – Discontinued/produced in spots
  • Item Code: PFL017
• Boy – XS
  • Skin Tones: Flesh, Tan and White
  • Body Type: XS Pureneemo Flection & Pureneemo Flection Fully Moveable
  • Item Code: PFL052, PFL026, PFL019
• Boy – S
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection & Pureneemo Flection Fully Moveable
  • Item Code: PFL053
• Boy – M
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection Fully Moveable
  • Item Code: PFL045 & PFL046
• Boy – L
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection
  • Item Code: PFL067
• Boy – XL
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Body Type: Pureneemo Flection
  • Item Code: PFL068

Pureneemo Advance

Partially exchangeable parts like elbows and knee offering aa wider range of poses and body lines

• Type: A, B, C, D, E, F
  • Body Type: Discontinued
  • Item Code: PAA001, PAB001, PAC001, PAD001, PAE001, PAF001

Pureneemo Soft Vinyl

• Type: A, B
  • Body Type: Discontinued
  • Item Code: PAA101, PAB101

1/12 Picconeemo

Smaller movable body that looks like the 1/6 pureneemo body with movement in the shoulder & hip joints

Joint Enhancement = more movement in the stomach and waist

• Girl – P
  • Skin Tones: Light Tan, Milky White, White
  • Item Code: PCN021
• Girl – D
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Body Type: Sister Small Hands & Feet
  • Item Code: PCN022
• Girl – D
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Body Type: Small Hands & Feet
  • Item Code: PCN020
• Girl – D
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Item Code: PCN014
• Girl – D
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Discontinued
  • Item Code: PCD001 and PCD002
• Girl – S/LL Bust
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Item Code: PCN023
• Girl – S/3L Bust
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Item Code: PCN029-WHT
• Girl – S
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Item Code: PCN010
• Girl – S
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Joint Enhancement
  • Item Code: PCN006
• Girl – S
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Discontinued
  • Item Code: PCN001 & PCN002
• Girl – M/LL Bust
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Item Code: PCN024
• Girl – M
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Item Code: PCN011
• Girl – M
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Joint Enhancement
  • Item Code: PCN007
• Girl – M
  • Skin Tones: Flesh and White
  • Body Type: Discontinued
  • Item Code: PCN003
• Boy – D
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Item Code: PCN019
• Boy – M
  • Skin Tones: White
  • Item Code: PCN013

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